In part 3 of our Transport Solutions mini series we’re going to take a look at bike racks, (also known as cycle carriers). Bringing the bikes on holiday with you is a great way to explore the local area, keep the kids entertained and get a bit of fresh air and exercise. The added benefit of course is that a bike ride doesn’t cost anything!
There are two main ways to transport bikes, either on the roof or on the rear of the car.
- Roof mounted carriers all mount to Roof Racks, so you will need one of these first.
- Rear mounted carriers can either attach to the boot or rear door, the towbar or even the spare wheel on 4x4’s.
Here’s a video giving a brief overview of some of the different carriers available:
for a more detailed look at the most popular rear door and towbar mounted carriers, click on the videos below:
Rear Door Mounted:
Towbar Mounted (Hapro Atlas):